Can I get arm lipo after a lumpectomy and lymph node surgery?

January 17, 2017
Asked By:brownsugar053 in New York, NY

In my previous questions I had regarding surgery while taking herceptin. I was diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery in September 2016. I had a needle localized right breast lumpectomy and a right axillary lymph node dissection. I've had no lymphedema or swelling since the surgery, however, I want to know if it's factual that I cannot have lipo done to my arm due to the surgery. And if so, is that a lifetime "sentence" or after a certain period of time...

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January 21, 2017

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Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 20, 2017

Answer: Arm liposuction

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January 20, 2017

Answer: Arm liposuction

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January 27, 2017

Answer: ​You can get arm liposuction

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Answer: ​You can get arm liposuction

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